November 23, 2022 at 7:40 its T
Where is Joel Glazer?
the athletic one Laurie Whitwell went looking for the reclusive owner across the United States last month. Did she find it? The Devils?
But the search was still instructive…
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Who knows, maybe Joel Glazer would have admitted that Manchester United is for sale if he had found it in Washington DC a couple of months ago.
Still, the search was instructive…#MUFChttps://t.co/TTDPntRVP0
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022 at 7:17 its T
Bruno Fernandes on Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United
“I don’t feel uncomfortable. I don’t have to choose a side. It was a privilege to play for the national team with Ronaldo and at the club it was a dream come true and I have always said so. Cristiano has always been an inspiration to me. It was a dream but we know that nothing lasts forever. And now Cristiano made a decision for his life and his career and we have to respect each decision.”
read more here
antonio hay·
EPL Staff Editor
November 23, 2022 At 7:00 am its T
Tune in to the Totally Football Show
Need something to listen to while you eat the clock before Germany vs Japan? Why not try Totally Football Show? Host James Richardson looks back on a rather extraordinary day in Qatar and chats with our very own Josh Kloke ahead of the big day in Canada. Give it a listen here.
lain macintosh
November 23, 2022 at 6:48 its T
Wales place rainbow flags at training corners
They were one of seven countries prevented from wearing the #OneLove armband on Monday. The USMNT has also changed the color of their crest around the training facility.
Maybe FIFA decides that these are also a political symbol…
(Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)
jacob white head
November 23, 2022 at 6:32 its T
Lewandowski will stay on penalties with Poland
Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz says captain Robert Lewandowski will remain on penalties for Poland despite his miss in yesterday’s 0-0 draw against Mexico.
Based on expected saves, the power and placement of his penalty would still have scored 74 per cent of the time.
“No coach tells a player how to score a penalty. He did two days in training and he did it differently. He made a certain decision during the match, but it’s not the end of the world. Lewy knows how to take penalties. As far as I am concerned, in case of a possible penalty against Saudi Arabia, there will be no change. Unless that’s Robert’s decision.
(Photo: Getty Images)
jacob white head
November 23, 2022 at 6:23 its T
Mazraoui, injured with Morocco
Phew. That didn’t look good. The Bayern Munich winger is one of Morocco’s most outstanding players, but he needed to be stretchered off at game time.
He received treatment a few minutes ago but fell again. The injury appeared to have arisen from his diving pitch after landing awkwardly. She was grabbing his right shoulder. It’s not a good view. Attait-Allah comes on to replace Mazraoui at left-back in Morocco’s first substitution.
(Photo: Getty Images)
jacob white head
November 23, 2022 at 6:14 its T
Can World Cup teams replace injured players?
After a few days of action in Qatar, we’ve already seen one serious injury, a couple of concussions and a scare for the England captain.
Lucas Hernández’s World Cup, and probably his season, came to an extremely premature end just 13 minutes after France’s win against Australia. It was confirmed that, in the process of opening the Socceroos’ scoring, the Bayern Munich defender suffered a serious knee injury.
But can they be replaced? explains Ed Mackey.
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Can World Cup teams replace injured players?
November 23, 2022 at 6:00 am its T
Rest in Morocco vs Croatia
0-0, but an entertaining game so far, with Morocco possibly looking better.
Follow the updates here.
jacob white head
November 23, 2022 at 5:48 its T
Today’s The Athletic football podcast
Arguably the world’s most famous footballer is playing alone in one World Cup, Manchester United fans can finally say goodbye to their unwanted owners and England’s captain and talisman faces a nervous wait with an ankle injury. Still, Tuesday was chaos.
See all the reaction and analysis of those three big stories with David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater, Adam Leventhal and Laura Williamson, all from Qatar, on this morning’s Athletic Football Podcast. Free on Apple, Spotify and all the usual podcast providers.
jacob white head
November 23, 2022 at 5:35 its T
The unlikely adventures of Keylor Navas with Costa Rica: “The World Cup changed my life”
Costa Rica is the most successful team in Central American soccer and will kick off another World Cup campaign later today.
the athletic one Dermot Corrigan spoke with Captain Keylor Navas.
“The national team has always helped me, although I wasn’t always playing (for my club),” he says. “I have always been able to perform at a high level for them. No one has ever given me anything. I have had to show, in every match with the national team, that I deserved to be a starter”.
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November 23, 2022 at 5:15 its T
Luis Enrique, fan of extra time
The Spain coach, Luis Enrique, has a Twitch! How young! How liberated!
He’ll be providing updates from here throughout the tournament and has made some interesting comments about all the extra time we’ve seen so far – over 10 minutes on multiple occasions.
“I love all the added time, especially because teams like us that have a lot of possession always complain that there really isn’t enough time played.
“So I think it’s wonderful to play so much added time in both halves, the most effective time possible (best). Any team can play however they want, but the more quality minutes they play, the better. So I am very much in favor of this measure, it is the right thing to do.”
(Photo: JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)
dermot corrigan·
LaLiga correspondent
November 23, 2022 at 5:02 its T
On the go in the first game!
You can follow Croatia vs Morocco updates here.
I’m predicting a surprise victory for Morocco…
jacob white head
November 23, 2022 at 4:42 its T
Can Morocco be the best African team?
How far can this team go? Some people are world class: Hakimi, Mazraoui, Ziyech.
According to the athletic one Jacob Tanswell, also Sofiane Boufal.
With Senegal losing their first match and Tunisia only drawing against Denmark, this is a real chance for Morocco.
jacob white head
November 23, 2022 at 4:29 its T
So, about what happened last night.
Manchester United, for sale.
Why are the fans so happy about this? the athletic one Laurie Whitwell explains.
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For anyone who wants a reminder of how the Glazers took over #MUFC + why they are so hated by fans, there is this complete read.
The personal call to Fergie to step in, the strange request in the brothers’ first game, the role of the FA… https://t.co/j1EbqC31Pk
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022 at 4:09 its T
One hour before the match between Croatia and Morocco…
They reached the last World Cup final. It would be quite a story if they go one step further.
Luka Modric, one of the greatest midfielders in history, embarks on his last journey.
What a fun team this is. Follow live updates here.
jacob white head
November 23, 2022 at 3:43 its T
What is happening today?
There will be four games in the World Cup today and we will be covering all the games in The Athletic.
- First game: Morocco vs. Croatia (10:00 GMT).
- Second game: Germany vs Japan (13:00 GMT).
- Third game: Spain vs Costa Rica (16:00 GMT).
- Fourth game: Belgium vs Canada (19:00 GMT).
omar garrick·
Staff Editor, News
November 23, 2022 at 2:52 its T
ICYMI: Harry Kane injury scare with England captain set for ankle scan
Is this worrying news for England fans?
Harry Kane will have his ankle scanned ahead of England’s upcoming World Cup match against the USA.
The 29-year-old England captain appeared to be in pain after Morteza Pouraliganji tackled him three minutes into the second half on Monday.
Kane managed to stay on the field until the 75th minute when he was replaced by fellow striker Callum Wilson.
Read more from David Ornstein below.
omar garrick·
Staff Editor, News
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November 23, 2022 at 2:25 its T
ICYMI: France defender Lucas Hernandez out of World Cup due to knee injury
France took another injury hit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with Lucas Hernandez ruled out of the entire tournament after injuring knee ligaments in Tuesday’s 4-1 win over Australia.
Bayern Munich defender Hernandez, 26, limped off the pitch after injuring his knee in a clash with Mathew Leckie.
The Australian outmaneuvered Hernandez on the ball and delivered the cross for Craig Goodwin’s first goal.
“Like the whole group, the players and the staff, I feel very sorry for Lucas,” Deschamps said in a brief statement from the French FA confirming Hernandez’s injury.
“We are losing an important player. Lucas is a warrior. I know him well and he is a brave player. On behalf of the group, I wish him the best possible recovery.”
(Photo: Getty Images)
omar garrick·
Staff Editor, News
November 23, 2022 at 2:01 its T
Hello and welcome!
Another day, another four games! It promises to be another exciting day at the World Cup, so stay tuned for live updates!
omar garrick·
Staff Editor, News
